Gordon, Kansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gordon, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Butler County (legend)
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Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Butler
Elevation	1,217 ft (371 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	20-26950
GNIS ID	475032

Gordon is a small, unincorporated community located in Butler County, Kansas, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

History of Gordon

Gordon used to have its own post office. It was open for many years, from June 30, 1884, until June 30, 1936. This was a place where people could send and receive mail.

Gordon was also a stop on the famous Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Trains would stop here, which was important for travel and moving goods a long time ago.

Education

Kids in Gordon go to school through the Augusta USD 402 public school district. A school district is a group of schools managed together to provide education for students in an area.

Notable People from Gordon

• Tom Sturdivant, a professional baseball player, came from Gordon.
• Rosalie E. Wahl, who became a very important judge on the Minnesota Supreme Court, was born right here in Gordon. A Supreme Court justice is a top judge who makes big decisions about laws.